SMC Networks 108G User's Manual
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3. Chapter 3 Utility Configuration The wireless adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients it associates to 802 11a Select what mode the wireless adapter uses to authenticate to an Authentication access point Mode Auto causes the adapter to attempt authentication using Shared but switches it to open authentication if Shared fails Open enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of its WEP settings It will only associate with the access point if the WEP keys on both the adapter and the access point match Shared only allows the adapter to associate with access points that have the same WEP key The Utility only allows the creation of 16 configuration profiles After the creation of 16 profiles clicking the New button displays an error Note message Remove an old profile or modify an existing profile for a new use Infrastructure Access Point Mode In infrastructure access point AP mode the wireless network adapter participates in a basic service set BSS as a station and communicates with the other stations through an AP as illustrated here 23 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Infrastructure Access Point Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in infrastructure access point mode change the Network Type in the Advanced tab For access point mode modify the settings Ba Transmit Power Level E Power Save Mode BM 802 11b Preamble if using 802 11b B Wireless
4. 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Advanced Status SMC Networks Profile Name Link Status Wireless Mode Network Type Server Based Authentication Signal Strength Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics ASKRD SF 54 Associated 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps P Address Current Channel Infrastructure None Data Encryption 10 1 25 34 1 WEP Excellent CE Network Name SSID Server Based Authentication Data Encryption Authentication Type Message Integrity Check Associated AP Name Mj Associated AP IP Address Associated AP MAC Address Power Save Mode Current Power Level Available Power Levels 802 11b g ASKRD SF 54 None WEP pen None Unavailable Unavailable 00 30 BD F6 F1 F5 Normal 30 mw 100 63 50 30 20 10 mw Current Signal Strength Current Noise Level Up Time 802 11b Preamble Current Receive Rate Current Transmit Rate Channel Frequency Channel Set 63 dBm 101 dBm 02 26 54 Short amp Long 54 0 Mbps 54 0 Mbps 1 2 412 GHz 17 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter The following table describes the items found on the Advanced Status screen 18 Network Name SSID Displays the wireless network name Configure the network name by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab Server Based Shows whether server based authentication is used Authentication Data Encryption Displays the encryptio
5. 3 main items you should know Current Status Profile Management and Diagnostics Please read the following descriptions and you can know how to read the connection status and use the tool _ SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility AEJ You can use the tools of utility that are framed in SMC Networks red The tools are Action Options and Help Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics Profile Name ASKAD SF 54 Pn ee Link Status Associated Wireless Mode 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps IP Address 10 1 25 94 Network Type Infrastructure Current Channel 1 Server Based Authentication None Data Encryption WEP Signal Stench iT Excellent 14 Chapter 3 Utility Configuration Action Tab Use the Action menu to access the Utility tools SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Enable Disable Radio Enable or disable the Options Help Disable Radio ER RF Signal on all Atheros station reference Disable Tray Icon designs anagement Diagnostics Enable Disable Tray Icon Enable or disable Profile Name ASKAD SF 54 Link Status Associated the tray icon a Manual LEAP Login Log in to LEAP manually Wireless Mode 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps IP Address 10 1 25 34 Network Type Infrastructure Current Channel 1 Server Based Authentication None Data Encryption WEP If LEAP IS set to man ually prompt for user name ignal Strength BEEN Eceler Signal Sang Excelent and
6. Mode BM 802 11a Authentication Mode if using 802 11a Ad Hoc Mode In ad hoc mode a wireless network adapter works within an independent basic service set IBSS as illustrated here All stations communicate directly with other stations without using an access point AP Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in ad hoc mode change the Network Type in the Profile Management s Advanced tab For ad hoc mode modify the settings Network Name on General Tab Transmit Power Level 802 11b Preamble if using 802 11b Wireless Mode When Starting an Ad Hoc Network 24 Chapter 3 Utility Configuration Import and Export Profiles Importing a Profile SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Action Options Help T mee AE end se SMC y Geleisinas ee t i De l Networks ini Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics iE 1 From the Profile Management tab click the Import button The Import Profile window appears Default w ASKRD SF 54 SMC WIRELESS Atheros AP Details RR M Network Type Infrastructure C impot p D um Security Mode Pre Shared Key Network Name 1 SSID1 ASKRD SF 54 Export 1 Network Name 2 SSID2 lt empty gt r Network Name 3 SSID3 Scam lt empty gt 2 Browse to the directory where the profile is located Highlight the profile name Look in eB r
7. Network Name 1 5SID1 amp SKRD SF 53 Export 1 Network Name 2 SSID2 empty scan 1 Network Name 3 SSID3y empty C Auto Select Profiles Order Profiles 27 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Diagnostics Tab The Diagnostics tab of the Utility provides buttons used to retrieve receive and transmit statistics The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration The Diagnostics tab lists the following receive and transmit diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted by the wireless network adapter Multicast frames transmitted and received Broadcast frames transmitted and received Unicast frames transmitted and received Total bytes transmitted and received SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Action Options Help SMC Networks Curent Status Profile Management Diagnostics a Transmit Multicast Packets 12 Broadcast 346 Unicast Packets 2037 Advanced Statistics Total Bytes 617838 Adapter Information Receive Multicast Packets 1593 Broadcast 1132 Unicast Packets 404 Total Bytes 2484755 Adapter Information Button Click the Adapter Information button for more general information about the wireless network adapter and the network driver interface specification NDIS driver 28 SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Action Options Help SMC Networks p E Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics
8. found on the Current Status screen Profile Name The name of the current selected configuration profile Set up the configuration name by clicking New or Modify on the Profile aa hab C a tab Link LinkStatus Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network whether the station is associated to the wireless network Wireless Mode Displays the wireless mode See advanced information about the a rose aS o oo and its operations on the Advanced tab IP IP Address Displays the computer s IP address ssts lt s the computer s IP address Network Type The type of network the station is connected to The options include e Infrastructure access point e Ad Hoc SS the network type on the Advanced tab Current Channel Channel Shows the Shows the currently connected channel connected channel Server Based Shows whether server based authentication is used Authentication Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using Configure the encryption type by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab on the Security tab Signal Strength Shows the strength of the signal Advanced Tab Click the Advanced button on the Current Status tab of the Utility to see advanced information about the program and its operations The Current Status tab does not require any configuration SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Action Options Help 1 SMCWUSBT
9. station To define pre shared encryption keys choose the Pre Shared Key radio button and click the Configure button to fill in the Define Pre Shared Keys window If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to allow association None No security not recommended 21 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter In the Utility access the Advanced tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab then Advanced Tab clicking the Advanced tab in Profile Management Edit the fields in the Advanced tab of Profile Management to configure the profile Make sure to also Profile Management EE General Security Advanced TOME Oe Power Save Mode MEM 802 11b g g 100mwW jw Network Type Infrastructure 2 802 11b Preamble Short amp Long O Long Only Wireless Mode Wireless Mode When Starting 4d Hoc Network 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps Super G 802 11 Authentication Mode Ouo Open Shared Preferred APs Pr o A A MM edit the General and Security tabs 22 Transmit Power Selects the transmit power level for 80211b g or 802 11a in mW Actual Level transmit power may be limited by regulatory domain or hardware limitations Power Save Specify Mode Maximum mode causes the access point to buffer incoming messages fo
10. 1 ASKRD 9F 54 Eme Details empty Network Name 2 SSID2 empty C scean Network Name 3 551D3 Order Profiles 19 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter General Tab In the Utility access the General tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Action Options Help SMC Networks Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics i Default Details Network Type Infrastructure Import Security Mode Pre Shared Key Network Name 1 55ID1 A amp SKRD SF 54 Ew Network Name 2 SSID2 empty Lose 1 Network Name 3 SSID3 empty Edit the fields in the General tab to configure the configuration profile Make sure to also edit the Security and Advanced tabs OXETHEMEER fia 1 Profile Name Identifies the configuration General Securty Advanced profile This name must be unique Profile Profile Settings names are not case sensitive Profile Name Client Name George 2 Client Name Identifies the client machine Network Names SSID1 ASKRD 8F 54 3 Network Names SSIDs The IEEE 802 11 wireless network name This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters Configure up to three SSIDs SSID1 SSID2 and SSID3 Security Tab In the Utility access the Security tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile
11. 802 11b preamble format Configure the preamble format on the Advanced tab by clicking Modify Current Receive Rate Shows the current receive rate in Mbps Current Transmit Rate Displays the current transmit rate in Mbps Channel Shows the currently connected channel is Frequency Displays frequency the station is using ChannelSet Showsthecumentchannelset Chapter 3 Utility Configuration Profile Management Configure the wireless network adapter wireless card from the Profile Management tab of the Utility SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Action Options Help SMC Networks Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics D efault Details Network Type Security Mode Network Name 1 SSID1 Network Name 2 55ID2 Network Name 3 SSID3 Order Profiles Creating or Modifying a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile click New on the Profile Management tab SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Action Options Help SMC Networks Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics _ Defaut wiASKRD 9F 54 Details Network Type Security Mode Network Name 1 SSID1 Network Name 2 551D2 Network Name 3 55ID3 Action Options Help SMC Networks Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics Default T Moris Network Type Infrastructure Security Mode Pre Shared Key Network Name 1 SSID
12. CWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Advanced Statistics Action Options Help SMC Networks Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics Transmit Multicast Packets Broadcast Unicast Packets Total Bytes Receive Multicast Packets Broadcast Unicast Packets Total Bytes 12 346 2037 617838 1593 1132 404 2484755 i Adapter Information M O O d Advanced Statistics P Transmit Frames Transmitted OK Frames Retried Frames Dropped No ACK Frames ACK Frames Receive Beacons Received Frames Received OK Frames Received with Errors CRC Errors Encryption Errors Duplicate Frames AP Mismatches Data Rate Mismatches RTS Frames CTS Frames No CTS Frames Retried RTS Frames Retried Data Frames Authentication Time Out Authentication Rejects Association Time Out Association Rejects Standard MIC OK Standard MIC Errors CKIP MIC OK CKIP MIC Errors 29 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL From U S A and Canada 24 hours a day 7 days a week 800 SMC 4 YOU Phn 949 679 8000 Fax 949 679 1481 From Europe Contact details can be found on www smc com INTERNET E mail address techsupport smc com Driver updates http www smc com index cfm action tech_support_drivers_downloads World Wide Web http www smc com For Literature or Advertising Response Call U S A and Canada Spain UK France Italy Benelux
13. Management tab Click the Security tab in the Profile Management window ene Mansete n General Security Advanced Set Security Options O WPA WPA EAP Type WPA Passphrase 802 1 802 1 EAP Type Pre Shared Key Static WEP None C Allow Association to Mixed Cells 20 Chapter 3 Utility Configuration Edit the fields in the Security tab of Profile Management to configure the profile To define the security mode select the radio button of the desired security mode Make sure to also edit the General and Advanced tabs WPA Enables the use of Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Choosing WPA opens the WPA EAP drop down menu The options Include e EAP TLS e EAP TTLS e PEAP EAP GTC e PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 e LEAP WPA Enables WPA Passphrase security Passphrase Click on the Configure button and fill in the WPA Passphrase 802 1x Enables 802 1x security This option requires IT administration Choosing 802 1x opens the 802 1x EAP type drop down menu The options include EAP TLS EAP TTLS PEAP EAP GTO PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 LEAP If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to allow association Pre Shared Key Enables the use of pre shared keys that are defined on both the access Static WEP point and the
14. Please select a setup type Complete Lf All program features will be installed Requires the most disk space Custom Select which program features you want installed Recommended for advanced users Cancel SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter InstallShield Wizard fx Now you see processing bars increasing during Setup Status installation Installation progress takes a few SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Setup is performing the requested min ute S operations Installing D 70D2222D 4B09 4E44 494C E27D8768E 873 Nsetup exe Cancel Chapter 2 Software Installation Software Installation During installation a warning window pops up Click Continue Anyway to continue the installation work A The software you are installing hasnot passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows sP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing C Continue Anyway D STOP Installation Se SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter InstallShield Wizard Plug in your wireless USB 2 0 adapter when the Setup Status Screen pops up SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Setup i
15. QPSK 16QAM 64QAM DBPSK DQPSK and CCK Technique Supported Data Rates IEEE 802 11b 1 11 Mbps IEEE 802 119 1 54 Mbps Atheros Super G Mode up to 108 Mbps Antenna Type Printed PCB antenna OS Compatibility WIN 98SE WIN ME WIN 2000 and WIN XP Client Utility Automatic location profile site monitor current link status and diagnostics Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Chapter 2 Software Installation Chapter 2 Software Installation This chapter describes how to install the USB Wireless LAN Card driver and utility Windows 98 ME 2000 and XP use the same setup program however operation system specific situation may occur during or after the installation process The following describes only the overall installation procedure In OS specific situations you should follow the on screen instructions to proceed You can refer to the general guidelines provided in next section for further information In case you need to re install the driver and software for any reason we recommend that you remove any previously installed driver and software from your system first Refer to Chapter 6 for uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card driver and utility following the instructions to remove previous driver release Installing Wireless Adapter Driver and Utility The software you are ready to install comprises this adapter s driver and utility Thus the following instructions will guide you through overall installation procedure In O
16. S specific situations you should follow the on screen instructions to proceed For the details please read the user s manual Service Pack 1 only it is recommended to further install Windows XP Note Hotfix KB822603 Follow these steps below to install the wireless adapter driver and utility 1 Close all Windows programs that are running 2 Insert the Utility CD into your CD ROM drive and double click Setup exe in the companion CD 3 SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter InstallShield Wiz a J3 After you double click Setup exe in the companion Preparing Setup Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares the setup a 5 CD a Preparing Setup window appears and yOU may go to a next step when the processing bars SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Setup is preparing the InstallShield wizard which will guide you through the rest of the setup process Please wait end Cancel Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter 4 SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter InstallShield Wizard x When the welcome screen pops up click Next Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter The InstallShieldR Wizard will install SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter on your computer To continue click Next SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter InstallShield Wizard t3 Please select Complete and click Next Setup Type Select the setup type to install
17. SB 2 0 Adapter Infrastructure Mode An Infrastructure wireless network consists of at least one Access Point connected to the wired network infrastructure and a set of wireless end stations The AP acts as a gateway linking the wireless network to a wired LAN As a result wireless stations have access to all of the features of your wired LAN including e mail Internet network printers and files server access Server Desktop um e NS Xl VILE NS Wired Network Access Point p Np with wireless adapter with wireless adapter Roaming For large environments multiple Access Points can be implemented to extend the wireless service coverage area for seamless wireless access It allows wireless clients to roam from one AP to another while maintaining the wireless connectivity at all times A wireless client wandering across multiple APs will automatically change the operating radio frequency as required In a roaming network all APs and wireless clients must have the same Service Set Identity SSID and security setting if enabled Alternatively the mobile station may use an SSID of any to associate with any available AP regardless of the AP s SSID Roaming among different Access Points is controlled automatically to maintain the wireless connectivity at all times m m mih wiretens ata pie Chapter 1 Overview General Specification O Modulation Technology OFDM with BPSK
18. SMCEWUSBT G EZ Gonneci g Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter SMCWUSBT G Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter 802 11b g 54 Mbps User s Manual etworks SMCWUSBT G PAHTIGHE WHITE Version 1 02 000 July 11 2005 ii Contents Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Copyright Notice 2005 All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of the seller Disclaimer Information in this document is subject to change without notice The statements configurations technical data and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without express or implied warranty The seller therefore assumes no responsibility and shall have no liability of any kind arising from the supply or use of this document or the material contained herein Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability the seller reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice The seller does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein In addition the program and information contained herein are licensed only pursuant to a license agreement that contains restrictions on use and disclosure that may incorpor
19. and the version number of utility you can select Help for the details as shown below SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility EE SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility kt Action Options Walz h i SMC TASo ie Networks a Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics Current Status Profile Name ASKRD SF 54 Link Status Associated SMC SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Networ Wireless Mode 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps IP Address 10 1 25 94 Version 3 1 3 121 Copyright c 2005 SMC Network Inc Server Based Authentication None Data Encryption WEP Server Based Authentication None Data Encryption WEP Network Type Infrastructure Current Channel 1 Signal Stench ms Excellent Signal Stenoth I Excellent Current Status Tab The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations The Current Status tab does not require any configuration SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Action Options Help SMC Networks Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics Profile Name ASKRD SF 54 Link Status Associated Wireless Mode 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps IP Address 10 1 25 94 Network Type Infrastructure Current Channel 1 Server Based Authentication None Data Encryption WEP Signal Stench TT Excellent 16 Chapter 3 Utility Configuration The following table describes the items
20. ate by reference certain limitations and notices imposed by third parties Trademarks All other product or service names mentioned in this document may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated ii Contents Contents Belore You USQ uoi codi Ce oe a DM LE SEITEN tunes vi ECMO MENS P c Y M vi System Red ire Mme NS sess tren dece ee acuta deo ad oes Qvo Oued nealea Eod Dude vi Mleystecigle eT Ie E OO OU ee em eee ES vi Chapter OVerVIOW eie c cuis sie ceeeek iesu ev ce e demus Sub ei eat 1 Wireless ILA Ni BASICS nsus hs rens CErd ou estratto wat kudioean vue d dde au cd trac vod aod 1 Local Area Network LEAN iita en pois tio aaa 1 PACD TOG IV OCC m m 1 IntrastF c ture ModE eii ides beste netatedia deseo iau tele dees sa de ric dut ocu dudum tu iatis 2 ROAN elit facile cedcesaed noti E od cuta tea a cai dorada Cae 2 General SpPeciCalON pm x m 3 Chapter 2 Software Installation eeeee ee eceeeeeee eere rennen nnn 5 Installing Wireless Adapter Driver and Utility esseeesssseesss ss 5 Chapter 3 Utility Configuration 1e eade cin Ease cec ooa oue x x cux nd ax exu Rex P c ooo xo ek nu EE ona cs 11 PAG OM TaD RE COELI 15 ONS sa re ntact a trea ete eee ae staat 15 HeD roe No T RETE UN EN ERN 16 USM Slat TAD te mL a a m 16 Advanced TaDr eet e Ret en ee nee een a a nee 17 miteul auigrie ie ert 19 Creating or Modifying a Co
21. bps Client Adapter IP Address 10 1 25 34 Accessing Vendor s Wireless LAN Utility Please right click the wireless tray icon B at the lower right corner and select Open SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility as illustrated below Help Exil Open SMCOWLSET 106Mbps Wireless USE 2 0 Adaater Utility Preferences Disable Radio Select Profile b Show Connection Status If the wireless tray icon is not launched you can manually start the Wireless LAN Utility by selecting Start gt Programs gt SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter gt Note SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Client Utility 13 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Configuration Tab Go to the configuration tab on the user interface to set parameters for this adapter After opening the option of SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility you will see a user interface as set below lt SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility EE SMC Networks gt Curent Status Profile Management Diagnostics Profile Name ASKRD 3F 54 UNES NOE en Link Status Associated Wireless Mode 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps IP Address 10 1 25 34 Network Type Infrastructure Current Channel 1 Server Based Authentication Mone Data Encryption WEP Signal Stench TT Excellent At the upper left side of the user interface you can see 3 items as utility tools Action Options and Help Next you can also see
22. cs to help you better understand how the products work together to create a wireless network Local Area Network LAN LAN is a local network that exists in a relatively limited area Within the network two or more computers are connected together sharing files and peripheral devices such as printers The Wireless LAN Card allows you to interact with other computers without having to run cables normally associated with networks This lets you move your computer around while staying connected to your network There are two ways to use the Wireless LAN Card One way is to connect directly to one or more Wireless LAN Card equipped computers forming an Ad hoc wireless network The second way is to connect to an Access Point that gives you access to an existing wired LAN forming an Infrastructure wireless network Ad Hoc Mode An Ad Hoc network offers peer to peer connections between wireless stations that are in range of each other The stations communicate directly with each other without using an Access Point or any connection to a wired network This mode is useful for quickly and easily setting up a wireless network anywhere that a wireless infrastructure does not exist or is not required for services In an Ad Hoc network all wireless stations must have the same SSID channel and WEP keys if enabled to communicate with each other With wireless adapter T JI With wireless adapter M With wireless adapter Wireless U
23. ill restart my computer later Remove any disks from their drives and then click Finish to complete setup Back Finish Cancel LU Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter 16 Device Manager i File Action View Help 10 ES q Computer we Disk drives B Display adapters d DVDICD ROM drives fy Floppy disk controllers ah Floppy disk drives Ese Human InterFace Devices HE IDE ATA ATAPT controllers ie keyboards Ss Mice and other pointing devices E z Monitors rg Network adapters E E D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter rev B B 55 900 Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter H H HE BR SMCWLISBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter lt q w Ports COM amp LPT e Processors re Sound video and game controllers P System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers When you succeed in installing the driver you will see a logo indicating the wireless signal strength at a lower right corner of the toolbar on desktop after you restart your computer y gt y 11 16 AM Alternatively you may check if this adapter is successfully installed through Device Manager of your computer If it is successful you will see SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter under Network adapters of Device Manager Chapter 3 Utility Configuration Chapter 3 Utility Configuration The configuration of the Wireless LAN Card is done through the USB Wireless LAN Configuration Utili
24. iue nn driver Manual 3 4 Click Open The imported profile appears in the profiles list File name prf Fies of ype Conf fles pf wi Network Name 3 SSID3 empty Select Profile Order Profiles Exporting a Profile 1 From the Profile Management tab highlight the SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Action Options Help SMC E7 Connect Export Profile window appears Networks profile to export Click the Export button The P E ERF x i Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics Default w ASKRD 9F 54 SMC WIRELESS Atheros AP Details Network Type Infrastructure Security Mode Pre Shared Key Network Name 1 SSID1 ASKAD SF 54 Network Name 2 SSID2 empty Network Name 3 SSID3 empty Auto Select Profile Order Profiles 25 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter 2 Browse to the directory to export the profile to 3 Click Save The profile is exported to the Export Profile specified location Save in O SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USE oO si Ee E Driver j Manual File name Cu Save as type Config files pf v Network Name 3 SSID3 empty Order Profiles _SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility 331 Highlight a profile in the Auto Selected Auto Profile Selection Management Profiles box 2 Click Move Up or Move Down a
25. m RUM e Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics Network Name SSID Q3 Signal Stren Channel Wireless Mode iG Hi 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps Default i itnet 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps w ASKRD 9F 54 i 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps SMC WIRELESS j i SMC 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps Atheros AP Details Network Type Infrastructure Security Mode Pre Shared Key v Network Name 1 SSID1 ASKAD SF 54 e E X Network Name 2 SSID2 lt empty gt p aik Network Name 3 SSID3 lt empty gt TESTE Warne Tt Order Profiles ifle Order Profiles Connecting to a different network Highlight a network name and click the Activate button to connect an available network If no configuration profile exists for that network the Profile Management window opens to the General tab Fill in the profile name and click OK to create the configuration profile for that network Infrastructure PEE P i aa iaai AP Network LM m E Ad Hoc Ec Network inis Network ej Encryption 9 Active Remove a Configuration Profile SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility R 1 Goto the Profile Management tab Action Options Help SMC eme 2 Selectthe profile to remove from the list of Networks configuration profiles Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics l Defaut 3 Click the Remove button m ASKRD 9F 54 SMC WIRELESS Atheros AP Details Network Type Infrastructure Import Security Mode Mone
26. manually prompt for user name and password on each login Re authenticate to the access point Click a configuration profile name to switch to it If no configuration profile exists for a connection add a profile first Display the Connection Status window This window displays information about the connection Displays the name of the active Active Profile i l l configuration profile Auto Profile Shows whether auto profile selection Selection is enabled Displays whether the adapter is Connection Status connected to a wireless network Link Quality Lists the quality of the link connection Displays the SSID of the associated SSID network Access Point Shows the name of the access point Name the wireless adapter is connected to Shows the IP address of the access point the wireless adapter is connected to Access Point IP Address Link Speed Lists the speed of the link connection Client Adapter IP Displays the IP address of the Address wireless adapter Checking the Connection Status 12 Chapter 3 Utility Configuration You may double click the wireless tray icon B at the lower right corner of your PC monitor Then a small status screen appears as follows Connection Status Active Profile ASKAD SF 54 Auto Profile Selection Disabled Connection Status Associated Link Quality Excellent SSID ASKAD SF 54 Access Point Mame Unavailable Access Point IP Address Unavailable Link Speed 54 0 M
27. n type the driver is using Configure the encryption type by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab on the Security tab Authentication Type Displays the authentication mode Configure the authentication mode by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab Message Integrity Shows whether MIC is enabled MIC prevents bit flip attacks on Check encrypted packets Associated AP Name Displays the name of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to Associated AP IP Shows the IP address of the access point the wireless adapter is Address associated to Associated AP MAC Displays the MAC address of the access point the wireless adapter Address is associated to Power Save Mode Shows the power save mode Power management is disabled in ad hoc mode Configure the power save mode on the Advanced tab by clicking Modify Current Power Level Displays the transmit power level rate in mW Configure the transmit power level on the Advanced tab by clicking Modify Available Power Shows the 802 11a and or 802 11b g available power levels Levels Current Signal Shows the current signal strength in dBm Strength Current Noise Level Displays the current noise level in dBm Up Time Shows how long the client adapter has been receiving power in hours minutes seconds If the adapter runs for more than 24 hours the display shows in days hours minutes seconds 802 11b Preamble Displays the
28. nfiguration Profile eeeessssssse 19 Generac Lo EN EET aceasta atastncee ee eteaeedesee es stata 20 DO CUPILY TAD M m 20 Advanced Bil ee M CE 22 Contents Import and Export Profiles sees 25 Sio E Ael oic TEE TOS 26 Scan Avallable NebWOIKS 2 oriri iet e osse v even Ita do Geste 27 Remove a Configuration Profile sisse eeca toe bte ooi e i eub eo ornie siue 27 WHAQGMO SU CS VO MEET 28 Adapter information BUMO kecsesen NA 28 Advanced Sialisli6S 2 ierra petet xi deir bou 29 Before You Use Before You Use For brevity throughout this manual USB Wireless LAN Card is used to indicate all the types Also the following terms abbreviations are used interchangeably Packing List Before using the wireless USB 2 0 adapter check all the following items are present and in good condition If any of the items is damaged or missing contact your retailer immediately v Companion CD x 1 v Wireless USB 2 0 adapter x 1 System Requirements To use the Wireless LAN Card your computer must meet the following minimum requirements e Laptop PC containing 32 bit CardBus slot or Desktop PC with PC Card PCI adapter Mini PCI 32 MB memory or greater 300 MHz processor or higher Hard disk space at least 30 Mbytes Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition Windows 98 Second Edition Windows XP or Windows NT 4 0
29. password on each login Reauthenticate Re authenticate to a LEAP configured access point 5 Exit Exit the Utility application Options Tab To change the display settings choose Options Display Settings from the menu SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility lex Help Display Settings y Networks lea Display Settings 1 Signal Strength Display Units Set the units used when displaying signal strength Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics Networks percentage 96 or dBm Profile Name A SKRD SF 54 2 Refresh Interval Use the up down arrows to Link Status Associated Wireless Mode 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps IP Address 10 1 25 94 set the display refresh interval in seconds Network Type Infrastructure Current Channel 1 3 Data Display Set the display to cumulative or Server Based Authentication None Data Encryption WEP relative Signal Stench TT Excellent C B Relative displays the change in Statistical data since the last update B Cumulative displays statistical data collected since opening the profile Signal Strength Display Units OZ dBm Refresh Interval seconds 3 88 Data Display Relative Cumulative Signal Strength TT Excellent Se 15 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Help Tab If you want to know the operation guide
30. r the wireless adapter The adapter up periodically polls the access point to see if any messages are waiting Normal uses maximum when retrieving a large number of packets then switches back to power save mode after retrieving the packets Off turns power saving off thus powering up the wireless adapter continuously for a short message response time Network Type mem the network as either infrastructure access point mode or ad hoc 802 11b Preamble Specifies the preamble setting in 802 11b The default setting is Short amp Long access point mode which allows both short and long headers in the 802 11b frames The adapter can only use short radio headers if the access point supports and uses them Set to Long Only to override allowing short frames Wireless Mode Specifies 5GHz 54 Mbps 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps or Super A G operation in an access point network The wireless adapter must match the wireless mode of the access point it associates to Wireless Mode Specifies 5GHz 54 Mbps 5GHz 108 Mbps or 2 4 GHz 54 11 Mbps to when Starting an start an ad hoc network if no matching network name is found after Ad Hoc Network scanning all available modes This mode also allows selection of the channel the wireless adapter uses The channels available depend on the regulatory domain If the adapter finds no other ad hoc adapters this selection specifies which channel with the adapter starts the ad hoc network with
31. s appropriate Ourense The first profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box has highest priority and the last profile has Auto Selected Profiles lowest priority ASKRD 9F 54 SMC WIRELESS 3 Click OK Check the Auto Select Profiles box Save the modified configuration file _ When auto profile selection is enabled by checking Auto Select Profiles on the Profile Management tab the client adapter scans for an available network The profile with the highest priority and the same SSID as one of the found networks is the one that is used to connect to the network If the connection fails the client adapter tries the next highest priority profile that matches the SSID and So On With auto profile selection enabled the wireless adapter scans for available networks The highest priority profile with the same SSID as a found network is used to connect to the network On a failed connection the client adapter tries with the next highest priority profile 26 Chapter 3 Utility Configuration Scan Available Networks Click the Scan button on the Profile Management tab to scan for available infrastructure and ad hoc networks On this list click Refresh to refresh the list at any time SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility X f SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Action Options Help i SMC Conne e B Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks Networks pe
32. s performing the requested operations Installing i di Please insert your USB adapter into the USB port now Cancel Setup Status SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Setup is performing the requested operations Installing Cancel Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Found New Hardware Wizard System checks for new hardware and meanwhile Welcome to the Found New the Found New Hardware Wizard screen pops Hardware Wizard i up Choose Install the software automatically This wizard helps you install software for Remote NDIS 802 11 Wireless Adapter Recommended and then click Next If your hardware came with an installation CD lt a or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific Tocation Advanced Click Next to continue Ga Found New Hardware Wizard After clicking Next at the previous step you will see Please wait while the wizard searches at es a window showing you Please wait while the wizard searches SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapte co Found USB Device q Cancel While the wizard i running a Hardware Installation warning window pops up Then click A The software you are installing for this hardware Continue Anyway to continue the installation SMOWLUSET 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing to verity its compatibili
33. ty The utility also includes a number of tools to display current statistics and status information pertaining to your Wireless LAN Card Tray Icon The tray icon appears at the bottom of the screen Hold the mouse cursor over the tray icon to display the current configuration profile name and association as well as transmit and receive speed and the wireless adapter name Default SME Associated SMCWLUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter 132 168 2 100 we dy 11 28 AM 11 Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Right clicking on the tray icon B you can see a menu on which configuration items of the utility appears Help Exit Open SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Preferences Disable Radio Select Profile Show Connection Status Each item under the menu is defined below Help Exit Open SMCWUSB 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Utility Preferences Enable Disable Radio Manual LEAP Login Reauthenticate Select Profile Show Connection Status Open the online help Exit the utility application Launch the utility Use the utility to configure the profile or view status and statistics information Set the Startup Options and Menu Options for the utility Check whether the program should start automatically when Windows starts and check the menu Items that should appear on the popup menu Enable or disable the RF Signal Log in to LEAP manually if LEAP is set to
34. ty with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing ALO Continue Anyway J STOP Installation e Chapter 2 Software Installation 13 Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard is installing the driver It may take Please wait while the wizard installs the software SLL ELLE ELL several minutes d SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapte ar5523 bin To D WINXP System32 Drivers Found New Hardware Wizard This adapter s driver installation is completed RE Completing the Found New Click Finish to complete the installation process AE Hardware Wizard ES The wizard has finished installing the software for SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter lt gt Found USB De Click Finish to close the wizard Bact Em Cancel Finally you are asked to reboot your computer It mE is recommended to restart your computer now or InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed you may restart It later SMCWUSBT 108Mbps Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Before you can use the program you must restart your computer Yes want to restart my computer now O No w
35. with Service Pack 6 NNS SS Notes and Cautions Note and Caution in this manual are highlighted with graphics as below to indicate important information Not Contains information that corresponds to a specific topic ote A Represents essential steps actions or messages that should not be Caution gnored This User s Manual contains information on how to install and configure your USB Wireless LAN Card From now on we will guide you through the correct configuration steps to implement your device vi Chapter 1 Overview Chapter1 Overview This product is an IEEE 802 11b g Wireless LAN Card with USB interface solution This solution provides compatibility with 802 11b and 802 11g standard devices Now users have the flexibility to connect to 802 11b or 802 11g networks effortlessly It allows your computer to connect to a wireless network and to share resources such as files or printers without being bound to the network wires Operating in 2 4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio transmission the Wireless LAN Card transfers data at soeeds up to 54Mbps Both Ad hoc and Infrastructure mode are supported For network security concern 64 128 bits Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption is used In addition its standard compliance ensures that it can communicate with any 802 11b g networks It also supports Microsoft WHQL software for Windows XP Wireless LAN Basics This section contains some Wireless LAN basi
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